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Deciding on your Wedding Theme is the First Thing on your Checklist

Wedding themes reflect the love and preferences of the happy couple while creating lasting memories. Another benefit of theme weddings is the unique ways they get guests in a partying mood.

Themed invitations, apparel and reception accessories make guests part of your special day. You can’t even start shopping until you choose one of your favorite wedding themes, so everything matches for a professional look.

Outdoor garden weddings are a beautiful, affordable choice. Often springtime garden nuptials feature a butterfly dreams theme to celebrate the change and joy of marriage. Butterfly wedding cards fly out to invite your guests and a butterfly cake topper lands on your tiered wedding cake to arrest the essence of your day. You can even release live butterflies at an outdoor garden wedding.

Autumn splendor outdoor weddings are equally breathtaking. The majestic backdrop of colorful leaves and sunshine looks fantastic in wedding pictures and videos. Include fall flowers and fall leaf candles on the tables. Have a Halloween autumn wedding with a Gothic flair to break completely away from conventional wedding themes. Invite your guests to come in costume to get the party started right.

If your fantasies lean more toward Cinderella and Prince Charming, a fairy tales dreams wedding puts love in the air. Your guests will catch the romance with sparkling gowns and accessories that including castles and fairy tale themes. The old-fashioned appeal of a Cinderella wedding always makes hearts soar, and couples dance.

More couples are choosing to bring an exotic touch to their day with Asian wedding themes. Trade a trade in a traditional gown for a kimono and stilettos for ballet flats. Serve herbal tea and unique wines with Oriental cuisine. Put out chopsticks for your guests to eat with. Give out the wedding favors to your guests in Asian take out boxes. Plan a romantic honeymoon together in the Orient.

Beach wedding and destination wedding are a popular choice because of their informal vibe. Instead of formalities, the bride and groom can exchange vows under the sun with sand between their toes. Wear a gauzy gown with flowers in your hair and give your guests miniature folding beach chairs as favors. Serve tropical cocktails and watch everyone relax on the beach.

Get guests of all ages partying with western wedding themes. Have a square dance caller, rent a big tent and put candles on the table in western shaped boot glasses. Tell everyone to wear their cowboy hats and boots for your fun-loving western wedding.

Apparel for Moms

Mothers have a vital role to play in the wedding of their children. So it’s important to look right alongside the marriage party. This means choosing a dress that is simple, elegant and in a flattering color that blends well with the bridesmaids’ dresses.

Choices for flower girl dresses or small bride ensembles range from duplicates of the bridal gown or bridesmaid dresses to a variety of adorable outfits sure to make any little attendant look like an angel. Bridal shops and specialty children’s’ boutiques are the perfect places to find an assortment of choices. Experts in these shops can also help to determine the proper size to choose. Since children grow at staggering rates, a dress that fits perfect today may be too small six months later. These experts also suggest that if a specific gown is desired, it should be ordered as soon as possible since styles may change and may not be available for order at a later date

The best wedding themes get your guests in a partying mood for unforgettable memories of your special day.